Implementation of computer-assisted language learning laboratory in the B.A. in English Teaching

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of the language laboratory for computer-assisted learning as a technological tool in the English teaching, in order to improve the attention and oral communication skills in the Bachillerato in English Teaching at the Pacific Campus from the University of Costa Rica. This article responds to the need to identify teaching tools that contribute effectively to the process of teaching a foreign language in a creative and modern way, that adapts to the generations of students immersed in technological media. In this mixed type research, the results were analyzed in the qualitative and quantitative method obtained through a survey applied to 60 students enrolled in the career. Among the main results is the need to provide training in the area of ​​teaching strategies of the different linguistic skills with modern technological tools, to English teachers in public universities, with the purpose of strengthening the development of skills and communicative competences of students favoring their learning process. In addition, one of the most relevant conclusions is the fact that several attempts have been made to migrate from the language laboratory to an updated multimedia class, the technology is not appropriately and with any success to promote language learning in a modern context, so the professional preparation of the teacher in the technological area favors not only the application of authentic pedagogical mediation materials, but also the academic performance of their students.